I can get the element like this $("txtEmail") but I'm not sure how to get the actual value.
Update
If .val() is the answer, can you give me the context on how to use it?
Thanks!
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Use the .val() method.
Also I think you meant to use $("#txtEmail") as $("txtEmail") returns elements of type <txtEmail> which you probably don't have.
See here at the jQuery documentation.
Also jQuery val() method.
Spencer Ruport
2009-01-20 23:16:59
+1 for me making the exact same mistake
Kevin Laity
2010-09-16 19:55:01
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I think there's a .val() method
Edit:
If you've got an input with an id of txtEmail you should be able to use the following code to access the value of the text box:
$("#txtEmail").val()
You can also use the val(string) method to set that value:
$("#txtEmail").val("something")
Hope that helps!
UltimatePace
2009-01-20 23:17:29
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JQuery is a great tool, I'm using it right now, but what does using it for value extraction instead of the DOM buy you?
I'm not sure I understand the question. Basically I want to get the value from the textbox and validate the email address. I'm still new to jquery, so now I'm searching for a validation plugin.
Micah
2009-01-21 01:27:36
Convenience methods, cross browser support. It's still Javascript underneath, but it takes a lot of the headaches out.
micmcg
2009-07-08 03:09:32
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Noticed your comment about using it for email validation and needing a plugin, the validation plugin may help you, its located at http://bassistance.de/jquery-plugins/jquery-plugin-validation/, it comes with a e-mail rule as well.
Wardy
2009-01-21 13:12:44
How's that ?The question is how to get the value of a textbox by JQuery, and the top reply is the best way of doing so; certainly at time of asking.
Russ C
2010-05-26 11:04:21
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I do not know how to retrieve value from text box .its really help full to me.Thanks a lot.
Alok Das
2010-07-29 08:32:54